Ace Flagg
American basketball player (born 2006)
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Ace Flagg (born December 21, 2006) is an American college basketball player for the Maine Black Bears. The 6-foot-7 forward is the twin brother of NBA number one pick Cooper Flagg.
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| No. 11 – Maine Black Bears | |
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| Position | Power forward / small forward |
| League | America East Conference |
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| Born | December 21, 2006 Newport, Maine, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| College | Maine (2025–present) |
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Early life and family
Flagg was born in Newport, Maine, to Kelly (née Bowman) and Ralph Flagg. His mother was a standout basketball player at Nokomis Regional High School and later played for the University of Maine. She was tri-captain of the 1998–99 Maine team that achieved the program's only NCAA tournament victory, defeating Stanford 60–58.[1] His father, Ralph, played college basketball at Eastern Maine Community College.[2]
Flagg is the fraternal twin brother of Cooper Flagg, who played at Duke University and was selected first overall in the 2025 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks.[2] The twins also have an older brother, Hunter, who attended the University of Maine.[2]
High school career
Flagg began his high school career at Nokomis Regional High School in his hometown of Newport, Maine. As a freshman in 2021–22, he played alongside his twin brother Cooper and helped lead the Warriors to their first-ever Maine Class A state championship.[2]
Following their freshman season, the Flagg twins transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. During his sophomore year (2022–23), Flagg played limited minutes as the team featured numerous high-profile recruits. As a junior in 2023–24, he appeared in 27 games and averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds per game while shooting 54% from the field.[3] Montverde completed an undefeated season and won the Chipotle Nationals, the unofficial national high school championship.[4]
For his senior year, Flagg transferred to Greensboro Day School in Greensboro, North Carolina, reuniting with legendary coach Freddy Johnson, who praised Flagg's leadership qualities.[5] In February 2025, Flagg helped Greensboro Day School capture the NCISAA 3A state championship, contributing 11 points in a 46–39 victory over Concord Academy. It marked Flagg's third state title in three different states during his high school career.[6][7]
Recruitment
Flagg was rated as a three-star recruit in the class of 2025 by ESPN.[3] He received scholarship offers from multiple Division I programs, including West Virginia, George Washington, Saint Joseph's, Florida Gulf Coast, and the University of Richmond.[8]
On October 30, 2024, Flagg announced his commitment to the University of Maine via social media.[8]
College career
Playing style
Flagg is known for his versatility and basketball intelligence. At 6-foot-7, he can play both forward positions and is praised for his defensive abilities, rebounding, and passing skills. His trainer, Matt MacKenzie, has described him as a player who "puts his body on the line" and excels at the fundamental aspects of basketball, including taking charges, setting screens, and facilitating for teammates.[8]